Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 desert´n´orange
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The “Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 desert’n’orange” model from Cube, released in 2022, offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and high-quality components. This e-mountain bike is priced at 2749 EUR.
The bike’s frame is made from Superlite aluminium with Gravity Casting and Agile Ride Geometry, ensuring a lightweight yet robust riding experience. The frame also features a 1.5 headtube, internal cable routing and a fully integrated battery. There are also practical mounting points for a kickstand, mudguards and a luggage rack.
Braking performance is provided by Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors at the front and rear. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano Deore RD-M5100-SGS 11-speed rear derailleur and the Shimano Deore SL-M5100 Rapidfire-Plus shifter. The fork is an X-Fusion MIG32 Air with a tapered head tube, 15x110 mm thru-axle, 100 mm travel and a lockout function.
The bike is fitted with CUBE PP MTB pedals, and the crankset consists of an ACID E-Crank with a length of 175 mm and a 38-tooth chainring. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M5100 with a range of 11–51 teeth, and the chain is a KMC X11.
The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars, 720 mm wide, combined with ACID React Pro grips. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset varies depending on wheel size: the ACROS AZX-1032 BlockLock is used for 27.5-inch wheels, and the ACROS AZX-1030 for 29-inch wheels.
The rims are CUBE EX30 with 32 spokes, disc brake-compatible and tubeless-ready. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam Active in size 2.6. The front hub is a Shimano HB-MT400-B with a 15 mm thru-axle and Boost standard, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano FH-TX505 with a quick-release skewer and CentreLock.
The saddle is a Natural Fit Sequence mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm, held in place by a CUBE Varioclose seatpost clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.
The bike’s drive is provided by the Bosch Performance CX Generation 4 motor (85 Nm) with an output of 250 watts. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube 500 and the display is the Bosch Purion. A Bosch 2A charger is used to charge the battery.
Overall, the Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 desert’n’orange offers high-quality components and modern technology, making it suitable for both challenging trails and leisurely rides.
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Equipment
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT200, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/180) |
| Frame | Superlite aluminium, gravity casting, Agile Ride Geometry, 1.5 headtube, internal cable routing, fully integrated battery, kickstand/mudguard/luggage rack mounting points |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Deore RD-M5100-SGS, 11-speed |
| Shift levers | Shimano Deore SL-M5100, Rapidfire-Plus |
| Fork | X-Fusion MIG32 Air, Tapered, 15x110mm, 100mm, Lockout |
| Crankset | ACID E-Crank, 175mm, 38T |
| Sprocket | Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-51T |
| Drive | KMC X11 |
| Headset | 27.5: ACROS AZX-1032, BlockLock 120°, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56mm) // 29: ACROS AZX-1030, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56mm) |
| Handlebar | CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 720mm |
| Grips | ACID React Pro |
| Stem | CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Natural Fit Sequence |
| Seatpost | CUBE Performance Post, 30.9mm |
| Seat clamp | CUBE Varioclose, 34.9mm |
| Rims | CUBE EX30, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready |
| Tires | Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.6 |
| Pedals | CUBE PP MTB |
| Motor manufacturer / model | Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 (85 Nm) Cruise (250 watts) |
| Display | Bosch Purion |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 500 |
| Charger | Bosch 2A |